“This resource will prove essential to anyone looking for the most
recent data surrounding the value of these certifications”

Using its large accumulation of proprietary salary data, TEKsystems’
webpage answers the IT employee question: “How much will a certification
increase salary?” In doing so, it offers a list of certifications
segmented into categories including cloud, computer networking, data,
information security, IT management and programming. The potential
salary increase, cost of taking the exam and necessary prerequisites are
then listed next to each certification.

In addition to IT employees, the webpage can be used by hiring managers
who wish to determine the salary increases necessary to attract people
with the listed certifications. In their most recent research into the
impact of certifications, TEKsystems found that both IT leaders and
IT professionals ranked security, project management and programming,
and development certifications as among the top three most desirable.

While relevant experience and soft skills will continue to dominate
hiring priority, certifications can help applicants stand out,
particularly when a company is seeking someone with highly specified
attributes. The TEKsystems certification webpage provides directional
data that can help IT professionals determine if getting certified will
be worth the expense. On average, TEKsystems found that a certification
can add about 15 percent, or $14,000, to a professional’s salary. Though
this is not a guarantee, the real value is in gaining the ability to
pursue higher-level positions.

“This resource will prove essential to anyone looking for the most
recent data surrounding the value of these certifications,” said Jason
Hayman, TEKsystems Senior Research Manager. “Our goal is to help
IT professionals determine their next step in furthering their careers,
as well as give companies the ability to attract new employees based on
the specific IT skill sets and abilities the company requires.”

About TEKsystems®

People are at the heart of every successful business initiative. At
TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company, we understand people. Every year
we deploy more than 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across
North America, Europe and Asia. Our deep insights into IT human capital
management enable us to help our clients achieve their business
goals–while optimizing their IT workforce strategies. We provide IT
staffing solutions, IT talent management expertise and IT services to
help our clients plan, build and run their critical business
initiatives. Through our range of quality-focused delivery models, we
meet our clients where they are, and take them where they want to go,
the way they want to get there.